Audiotrain Podcast - from Audio UK

Ana Clements explores the world of audiobook production and the opportunities it offers to audio professionals. Drawing on her extensive experience as both a narrator and coach, Ana demystifies the audiobook ecosystem, from publishers and production companies to narrators, editors and distributors.

Key Takeaways

• Audiobooks are a booming sector: Demand continues to grow, creating opportunities across production, performance and project management.
• Audio skills are highly transferable: Producers, engineers, editors and presenters already possess many of the skills needed to succeed in audiobook production.
• Production is about more than narration: Successful audiobooks rely on careful casting, preparation, recording, editing and quality control.
• There are multiple routes into the industry: From major publishers to independent authors, there are more ways than ever to build a career in audiobooks.
• The listener experience comes first: Great audiobook production combines technical excellence with compelling storytelling to create an immersive listening experience.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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Sam Psyk draws on her wealth of production and editorial experience from organisations such as the BBC, National Theatre and Amnesty International to share the art and strategy behind building compelling narratives. From television and radio to podcasts, live events and on-demand content, Sam unpacks how to shape stories that resonate deeply with audiences, manage talent effectively, and deliver complex projects with impact.

Whether you work in media, the arts or the non-profit sector, this session offers actionable insight into the creative process, collaboration, and storytelling techniques that work across genres and platforms.

Key Takeaways

• How to develop a strong narrative arc that engages audiences from start to finish.
• Approaches for adapting storytelling techniques across different mediums and formats.
• Strategies for balancing creative vision with logistical and production realities.
• The role of talent management in delivering authentic and memorable stories.
• Collaborative methods that bring together diverse creative voices effectively.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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Peta Briscoe, British voice actor and voiceover artist, shares the skills, techniques and industry know how that have made her a trusted voice for some of the world’s biggest brands. Known for her confident, husky, warm and friendly tone, Peta’s work includes campaigns for Spotify, L’Oréal, EE Mobile, Nivea, Capital and Heart Radio, CBeebies, Paramount and the BBC.

Working from her private broadcast quality studio in London, Peta delivers projects worldwide with fast turnaround and real time directed sessions. In this workshop she takes you through everything from vocal performance to recording techniques, helping you understand what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of voiceover.

Key Takeaways

• Core techniques for confident, versatile voiceover performance
• Practical advice for setting up and running a broadcast quality studio
• How to adapt your delivery for commercial, narration and character work
• The business skills that help voiceover artists thrive
• Tips for working efficiently and professionally with clients worldwide

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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Nicole Logan, Executive Producer of Development at Goalhanger, takes you inside the creative process that transforms a spark of inspiration into a fully realised production. Nicole has spent more than a decade curating distinctive voices and building standout projects across radio, podcasting, digital platforms, and visual media. Her experience spans working with artists like Arlo Parks on BBC 6Music, leading development at Reduced Listening for the BBC and Spotify, and shaping the next generation of young creators at the Roundhouse. She is also a founding trustee of the audio charity Multitrack.

Nicole believes the heart of any successful project lies in three key elements: People, Process, and Product. In this session, she reveals how these principles have shaped Goalhanger’s award winning, globally successful shows, which have achieved over a billion downloads, sold out tours, and countless awards. You will learn how to find the right collaborators, design flexible processes that bring out their best work, and create final products with impact and purpose.

Using real case studies, Nicole explores how contrasting expertise can spark creative chemistry, why iterative development is crucial, and how a shared vision can unite a team to achieve the extraordinary under even the tightest deadlines. Through interactive activities, you will have the chance to apply these principles to your own ideas and walk away with a framework for turning them into something unforgettable.

Key Takeaways

• Why starting with “why” creates stronger, more resonant ideas
• How to identify and bring together the right people for your creative vision
• Designing processes that are both rigorous and adaptable
• Turning challenging timelines into opportunities for creativity and innovation
• Creating work that connects with audiences and leaves a lasting impact

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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In this results driven session, Anastazja (Nastia) Debowska, YouTube growth strategist and former Head of Health, Learning and Sustainability Creators for the UK and Ireland, reveals how podcasters can grow their audience organically on YouTube without ad spend. With nearly six years at YouTube and a track record that includes 16 million views on a single video and 348 percent podcast growth after one consultation, Nastia is trusted by creators and brands including Vogue.

She explains how to work with the YouTube algorithm so your content gets actively recommended, and shares proven tactics for increasing discovery, click through and watch time. You will learn how to design eye catching thumbnails and titles that attract new viewers, and how to use YouTube Shorts and clips as powerful growth tools.

Key Takeaways

• The factors that make YouTube recommend your content to new viewers
• How strong visuals and first impressions impact growth
• Practical ways to repurpose podcast content for maximum reach
• This session gives you the tools to turn YouTube into a powerful driver of discovery and long term audience growth for your podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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In this results driven session, Anastazja (Nastia) Debowska, YouTube growth strategist and former Head of Health, Learning and Sustainability Creators for the UK and Ireland, reveals how podcasters can grow their audience organically on YouTube without ad spend. With nearly six years at YouTube and a track record that includes 16 million views on a single video and 348 percent podcast growth after one consultation, Nastia is trusted by creators and brands including Vogue.

She explains how to work with the YouTube algorithm so your content gets actively recommended, and shares proven tactics for increasing discovery, click through and watch time. You will learn how to design eye catching thumbnails and titles that attract new viewers, and how to use YouTube Shorts and clips as powerful growth tools.

Key Takeaways

• The factors that make YouTube recommend your content to new viewers
• How strong visuals and first impressions impact growth
• Practical ways to repurpose podcast content for maximum reach
• This session gives you the tools to turn YouTube into a powerful driver of discovery and long term audience growth for your podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this results driven session, Anastazja (Nastia) Debowska, YouTube growth strategist and former Head of Health, Learning and Sustainability Creators for the UK and Ireland, reveals how podcasters can grow their audience organically on YouTube without ad spend. With nearly six years at YouTube and a track record that includes 16 million views on a single video and 348 percent podcast growth after one consultation, Nastia is trusted by creators and brands including Vogue.

She explains how to work with the YouTube algorithm so your content gets actively recommended, and shares proven tactics for increasing discovery, click through and watch time. You will learn how to design eye catching thumbnails and titles that attract new viewers, and how to use YouTube Shorts and clips as powerful growth tools.

Key Takeaways

• The factors that make YouTube recommend your content to new viewers
• How strong visuals and first impressions impact growth
• Practical ways to repurpose podcast content for maximum reach
• This session gives you the tools to turn YouTube into a powerful driver of discovery and long term audience growth for your podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this results driven session, Anastazja (Nastia) Debowska, YouTube growth strategist and former Head of Health, Learning and Sustainability Creators for the UK and Ireland, reveals how podcasters can grow their audience organically on YouTube without ad spend. With nearly six years at YouTube and a track record that includes 16 million views on a single video and 348 percent podcast growth after one consultation, Nastia is trusted by creators and brands including Vogue.

She explains how to work with the YouTube algorithm so your content gets actively recommended, and shares proven tactics for increasing discovery, click through and watch time. You will learn how to design eye catching thumbnails and titles that attract new viewers, and how to use YouTube Shorts and clips as powerful growth tools.

Key Takeaways

• The factors that make YouTube recommend your content to new viewers
• How strong visuals and first impressions impact growth
• Practical ways to repurpose podcast content for maximum reach
• This session gives you the tools to turn YouTube into a powerful driver of discovery and long term audience growth for your podcast.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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Leanne Alie, award winning creative and Head of Podcasts at Unlocked, shares how to develop and deliver podcast pitches that grab attention and get commissioned. With experience spanning production, development and commissioning, Leanne knows what decision makers are looking for and how to position ideas for success. At Unlocked, part of The Partnership Group, she leads the creation of high quality talent led shows that share different perspectives and untold stories. Previously at the BBC, she worked on titles including Pressed, Constantly Evolving with Eve and Brown Girls Do It Too, and created the BBC Sounds Audio Lab to nurture new podcast talent. She is also the host and creator of the multi award winning Coiled podcast.

Key Takeaways

• What commissioners and partners look for in a podcast pitch
• How to craft and refine your idea so it resonates with the right audience
• Presentation techniques that inspire confidence and interest
• Tips for following up and turning pitches into green lit projects
• Insight into the pitching process from both creative and commissioning perspectives
• This session gives you the skills, confidence and insider knowledge to pitch podcasts that get made.

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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In this special International Women’s Day conversation from Audio UK, Juliette Nicholls is joined by five brilliant women from across the podcasting and audio industry - Kellie While, Leanne Alie, Becky Jacobs, Charlotte Melen and Becky Lamb-Pritchard - to explore this year’s theme: Give to Gain.

Together, they reflect on the generosity, advocacy, mentorship and collaboration that have shaped their careers and discuss how lifting others up can help build a stronger, more inclusive industry for everyone.

Featuring voices from branded podcasts, independent audio production, prison radio, development, and audio drama, this honest and inspiring panel covers career turning points, the value of supportive workplaces, why confidence and access matter, and how women in audio can continue to create opportunities for each other.

In this episode, we cover:

• How mentorship and advocacy can change the course of a career
• Why generosity and collaboration matter in podcasting and audio
• The importance of inclusive culture and removing unnecessary hierarchy
• Supporting women and underrepresented talent into the industry
• Why outreach, networking and appreciation all play a role in creating change
• Practical ways to help other women in audio this year

This podcast is brought to you by Audiotrain, AudioUK’s training platform for the UK podcasting and audio industry. Built around Creative, Business, and Technical skills, every session is led by top professionals and packed with practical insights. Funded by the BBC, Audiotrain is helping close skills gaps and grow the next generation of creators. Access the platform at audiotrain.co.uk.

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